. . . Community Building
The United Way of Greater Williamsburg (UWGW) continued its outreach to the community. The Community Health Foundation and the United Way are working together on updating the current Needs Assessment conducted. The last Assessment for our community was completed in 1998. After the last Needs Assessment we opened a dialogue with partner agencies as integrated Task Forces studied and made recommendations on the Allocations and Designations Process; while another task force addressed the issues of High Priority Needs Grants and New Agency Admissions.
. . . Historic Triangle Funders Forum
Responding to needs identified in the Needs Assessment, the Community Health Foundation and UWGW; have yet again hired a professional consultant to identify and address areas in the 1998 Needs Assessment and develop a module to analyze the problems. After the 1998 Assessment, we identified and brought together all agencies/groups in the area working in the field of addictions (an identified need in the 1998 assessment). These groups had never before met together and in, many cases, were unfamiliar with each others' programs. The discussions help in reducing duplication of efforts and therefore spread available resources further. We expect similar meetings to take place after the Needs Assessment has been updated.
. . . Allocations and Agency Relations
One of the greatest strengths of the United Way is the allocation process. Nearly 100 volunteers contributed thousands of hours reviewing agency requests, visiting their facilities and making recommendations to help insure the needs of our community are met. The most critical issues are carefully considered in order to allocate the precious funds. Over one million dollars was allocated to 21 partner agencies for 38 programs in 2004. This is the backbone and integrity of the product we offer to our donors.
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2002 2004 PARTNER AGENCY PROGRAM FUNDING*
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American Red Cross
Blood Services 14,530.00
Disaster Services 31,970.00
Health & Safety Training 31,970.00
Armed Forces Program 14,530.00 |
93,000
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ARC of Greater Williamsburg
Quality of Life 56,160.00
Self Advocacy 5,740.00
Adapted Wellness 1,900.00 |
63,800
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Avalon
Residential Services 94,000.00 |
94,000
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Bacon Street
Outpatient Treatment 40,216.00
Youth Substance Abuse 54,000.00 |
94,216
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Big Brothers/Big Sisters
Community Based Program 52,748.00
School Based Program 52,748.00
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105,496
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Boy Scouts
Scouting Program 61,000.00 |
61,000
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Catholic Charities
Mental Health Counseling 4,438.00
Child Welfare Program 6,403.00
Older Adult Porgram 9,247.00
Housing, Credit Counseling 1,635.00 |
21,723
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Child and Family Connection
Resource and Referral 19,000.00
Training & Support 5,000.00
Childcare Subsidy 11,600.00 |
35,600
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Child Development Resources
Infant-Parent Program 114,280.00
First Steps Child Care 11,976.00 |
126,256
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Children's Home Society
Asoption Services 12,000.00
Birth Parent Services 1,750.00 |
13,750
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Girls Scouts
Scouting Program 38,750.00 |
38,750
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| Historic Triangle Senior Center |
Designations Only
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Hospice Care of Williamsburg
Hospice and Pallative Care 82,767.00 |
82,767
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Housing Patnerships
Home Repair Program 81,835.00 |
81,835
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James City County Volunteer Rescue Squad
Emergency Medical Services 32,625.00 |
32,625
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Meals on Wheels
Meal Delivery Program 36,067 |
36,067
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Legal Services of Eastern Virginia
Indigent Legal Services 8,000.00 |
8,000
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Rita Welsh Adult Skills Program
Adult Skills Program 36,067.00 |
36,067
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Salvation Army
Social Services 34,500.00
Transitional Housing 34,000.00 |
68,500
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USO of Hampton Roads
Family Outreach 1,500.00
Information and Referral 1,000.00
Quality of Life 4,000.00 |
6,500
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Greater Williamsburg YMCA
Day Camp 4,500.00
Child Development Center 5,000.00 |
9,500
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| TOTAL PROGRAM FUNDING |
1,093,195
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*This report is an unaudited summary of the financial activity for 2004. An independent auditor's report for 2004 will be available in the summer of 2005.
Between 2001 and 2004, United Way of Greater Williamsburg underwent extensive internal and external self study. The organization wanted to make sure it was: addressing the needs of the Greater Williamsburg area, helping to build coalitions, learning the perceptions of the organization by the community, managing its mission and anticipating future challenges. Sallie Melvin, Chair of Plans and Programs oversaw this effort. Tools used to gather information included: focus groups, group forums, surveys and one on one interviews. Through analysis of the information gathered, we are already moving to address identified issues. The outcome of all this was an updated 5-year Strategic Plan for United Way of Greater Williamsburg.
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